USER MANUAL

 

RCX5 User Manual

1. Introduction
2. Training Computer Parts
Polar RCX5 Training Computer Parts
Optional Accessories
3. Getting Started
Basic Settings
Button Functions and Menu Structure
Button Functions
Menu Structure
4. Prepare for Training
Plan Your Training
Sport Profiles
Polar Endurance Training Program
Calibrate the Polar s3+ Stride Sensor
Calibration by Running Wizard
Set Calibration Factor Manually
Calibrate Sensor by Running a Known Distance (on-the-fly calibration)
5. Training
Wear the Transmitter
Start Training
Train With Polar ZoneOptimizer
Start Training Session with Polar ZoneOptimizer
Use Polar Endurance Training Program
Use RCX5 in Multisport Training
Train With Race Pace
Button Functions During Training
Record a Lap
Lock a Zone
Zoom the Training View Display
HeartTouch
Night Mode
View Quick Menu
Pause Training
Customize the Training Views
Reminder
Pause/ Stop Training Recording
6. After Training
Analyze Training Results
Single Sport Training Files
Multisport Training File
Week Summaries
Totals Since xx.xx.xxxx
Delete Files
Reset Week Summaries
Reset Trip
Reset Totals
7. Data Transfer
Transfer Data
8. Settings
Sport Profile Settings
Running Settings
Cycling Settings
Swimming Settings
Other Sport Settings
Heart Rate Settings
User Information Settings
Maximum Heart Rate (HRmax)
OwnIndex®
General Settings
Watch Settings
Connection Settings
Quick menu
Time Mode
Pre-training mode
Training Mode
9. Applications
Polar Fitness Test
Before the Test
Performing the Test
After the Test
Polar Race Pace
10. Using a New Transmitter
Using a New Transmitter
Pairing a New Transmitter With Training Computer
11. Using a New Accessory
Pairing a New Speed Sensor With Training Computer
Pairing a New Cadence Sensor With Training Computer
Pairing a New GPS Sensor With Training Computer
Pairing a New Stride Sensor With Training Computer
12. Background Information
Polar Sport Zones
Heart Rate Variability
Polar ZoneOptimizer
Maximum Heart Rate
Running Cadence and Stride Length
Polar Running Index
Polar Training Load Feature
Polar Endurance Training Program for Running and Cycling
Polar Training Articles
13. Important Information
Caring for Your Product
Service
Changing Batteries
Change Batteries Yourself
Power Save Mode
Battery Lifetime in RCX5
Precautions
Interference During Training
Minimizing Risks When Training
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Limited International Polar Guarantee
Disclaimer
Index